Sam's News — science — 2026-08-08¶
TL;DR¶
- Sunlight generates quantum entanglement without lasers in outdoor experiment
- Teen cannabis use linked to slower cognitive development
- Micro-robots remove microplastics from soil and water
- Canada adapts to worsening wildfire crisis
- Reduced gravity pushes humans toward simpler movement patterns
- Gut cell turnover linked to food intake rather than specific nutrients
Science¶
Sunlight generates quantum entanglement without lasers in outdoor experiment¶
Scientists successfully generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight in an outdoor experiment, achieving 94% similarity to ideal quantum states.
Sources: ScienceDaily RSS
Teen cannabis use linked to slower cognitive development¶
Research shows that teenagers starting cannabis use experience slower growth in memory, attention, language, and processing speed compared to non-users.
Sources: ScienceDaily RSS, ScienceDaily — Health RSS
Micro-robots remove microplastics from soil and water¶
Swarms of tiny robots are being deployed to remove microplastics from soil and water, addressing environmental contamination threats.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Reduced gravity pushes humans toward simpler movement patterns¶
NASA-supported research finds that reduced gravity causes humans to adopt simpler, more efficient movement patterns.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Gut cell turnover linked to food intake rather than specific nutrients¶
Researchers discovered that gut cell replacement in fruit flies depends on overall food volume rather than specific nutrient composition.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Mega-study analyzes effectiveness of gratitude interventions across 34 countries¶
A large-scale international study examined which gratitude interventions work best across different countries and cultures for improving mood and social bonds.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Loneliness damages health differently than isolation¶
New research reveals that loneliness causes distinct health harm separate from the effects of physical isolation alone.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Dodos probably weren't as stupid as historical records suggested¶
New research challenges the popular perception of dodos as unintelligent, revealing they were likely more cognitively capable than traditionally believed.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Nocturnal coffee frog discovered in Costa Rica¶
Scientists discovered a small, greenish nocturnal frog thriving in Costa Rican coffee plantations, though facing risks from agrochemicals.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
World¶
Canada adapts to worsening wildfire crisis¶
Canada is implementing measures to limit annual wildfire devastation as smoke continues to disrupt daily life across the nation.
Sources: Phys.org RSS